Carroll signs up for Premier League relegation battle at Magpies

Top scorer Andy Carroll has agreed to remain at Newcastle until 2015

Newcastle have received a big boost as they attempt to secure their Premier League survival this season as striker Andy Carroll has signed a new contract.

Carroll has supported Newcastle since he was a child and has made a good start to the current season to be the Magpies’ top scorer with four Premier League goals.

The new five-year deal will keep Carroll at Newcastle until 2015 and they are delighted to have secured the long-term commitment of one of their brightest young stars.

He told Newcastle’s official website: “All I have ever wanted to do is play for Newcastle United. That’s been the case since I was a teenager, playing in the juniors and reserves, and it’s still the same now.

“Every time I pull on the black and white shirt – and even more so now that I have the number nine on my back – it means the world to me.”

Carroll’s desire to play to the best of his ability will be especially critical as the early signs are that they may be involved in a relegation struggle this season.